Carly Petersmeyer About eight years ago, I was contemplating what in my life I was fearful of. Although I had started healing work on myself years prior with meditation, diet,…
Grant Chemidlin to Publish Poetry Collection Celebrating Queer Love, Queer Joy, and Chosen Connection
Grant Chemidlin’s ‘23 (Los Angeles, MFA) will have his new poetry collection, In the Middle of a Better World, published by Central Avenue and distributed by Simon & Schuster on…
April Brucker Headlines International Comedy Special
April Brucker ’19 (Los Angeles, MFA) headlined internationally with her new comedy special, April Backstage. Written and performed by Brucker, the special offered a behind-the-scenes, no-holds-barred look at the life…
The Semantics of Suicide
Claudia Vaughan I was 19 years old when my father took his life. When people ask why he’s no longer with us, I tell them that he was sick. I…
Antioch Spotlight: MFA Alum Kirby Chen Mages on Hosting the First Season of Hybridia
Kirby Chen Mages is a writer, performer, visual artist, and podcast host based in Los Angeles. Their work largely takes up questions of intersectionality, nuance, and how culture and identity…
Waiting for an Easy Time to Be a Writer
Grace Ward This essay is adapted from remarks Ward gave as the graduate speaker for the Antioch MFA in Creative Writing at the Antioch University Los Angeles Commencement Ceremony on…
Your Time, Your Schedule: How Online Bachelor’s Degrees Work
Going back to school can feel overwhelming, especially when your days are already packed with work, family, and responsibilities. But online learning has transformed what it means to earn a…
Returning to College as an Adult: How Degree Completion Programs Can Support Your Journey
For many adults, the dream of completing a bachelor’s degree can feel unrealistic. Whether you’re a full-time parent, a working professional, or managing the demands of a third-shift job, adding…
Jennifer Maruno Wins The 2025 Horace Mann Upstander Award For “Momma’s Going to March”
Award-Winning Children’s Book Inspires Young Readers to Embrace Activism and Stand Up for Justice Jennifer Maruno has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Horace Mann Upstander Award for her inspiring…
Find Where You Belong: How Transfer Students Thrive at Antioch University
Transferring universities is a big decision, and it can feel intimidating to start somewhere new. One of the biggest concerns for most transfer students is finding an environment that matches…
Transfer Student and the Pathway to a Four-Year Degree at Antioch University
If you’re a community college student who didn’t get into a California State or UC school, you might be wondering what’s next for your academic journey. The good news: One…
5 Signs You’re Ready to Finish Your Degree: How to Know It’s Time to Return to College
Thinking About Going Back to School as an Adult? Here’s What to Look For Many adults leave college before earning their degree—a career change or other life and family commitments…